Blackwell (pictured) joins from JP Morgan and will be responsible for product development in London with capacity to work with clients across Carne's other offices. He has over 17 years of experience as an operations and business manager within the fund investment management industry, most recently focusing on Ucits structures.

Blackwell was vice president, senior manager global liquidity product development, EMEA at JP Morgan. In this role, he oversaw all operational matters with JP Morgan's international fund product ranges. Before joining JP Morgan, he worked for ten years within Pimco's fund administration and shareholder servicing teams.

Jairath joins Carne from The CCL Partnership, a compliance services provider. Prior to this role, he worked for Investec as compliance team leader for its anti-money laundering practice.

John Donohoe, chief executive of Carne, says: 'We are delighted to welcome both Bill and Aman, experts in their respective fields. They bring with them very credible backgrounds and extensive networks to Carne. Our intention is to boost our capabilities in areas where we have identified growth opportunities with our existing client base and in the wider investment industry marketplace.'